BRISTLECONE TRAIL – MT CHARLESTON

The Bristlecone Trail is located at the end of Lee Canyon in the Mt Charleston area of the Spring Mountains in Southern Nevada. The trail is around 5 miles long and can be done as a loop (with less than mile section of road.) Making it closer to 6 miles.

There are 2 trailheads Upper Bristlecone and Lower Bristlecone. The lower trail takes you up an old road and is pretty much exposed for 3 miles until you get to the Bonanza Trail Junction. Continue on the Bristlecone trail for the remaining 2 mile hike downhill to the Upper Bristlecone Trailhead.

Quaking Aspen

The hike can be done in any direction. If you are starting early I would suggest doing it from the lower section first to get the exposed part out of the way.

Upper Bristlecone Trailhead

Quaking Aspen

Bristlecone pines, Ponderosa pines and Quaking Aspen can be found along the trail.